2007 Mazda 3 2.3L Petrol · 64 TOO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed the October 2025 test at 120,440 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior at 120,432 miles. That failure revealed critical issues including exposed cords on the offside rear tyre and multiple tyres reaching legal wear limits. This sudden decline suggests the previous owner ignored basic consumable requirements until a failure forced action, marking a lapse in consistent upkeep. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,265 miles per year. Data shows steady accumulation with roughly 8,600 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 13,225 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This interval suggests the car is used for regular commuting rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for engine health but subjects the chassis and suspension to standard wear associated with age-related rubber and metal components. A buyer must physically inspect the alignment and suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring edge wear on the offside front and nearside rear tyres in 2025. This pattern of uneven wear often points to worn control arm bushes or incorrect tracking settings. Additionally, the 2022 advisories for thin brake pads on both axles necessitate a close check of the current disc thickness and caliper condition to ensure no binding has occurred between subsequent tests. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody is also required to confirm the long-term integrity of the chassis.